Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

Thoughts on Depression

I am new to this community, but a member of Divorces and Breakups. This is a post I submitted there and another member suggested I post it here for feedback.

Last night my H told me he hs been depressed for a while and maybe that is why he has stayed away for so long(we have been separated for over six months). So I would like some input about depression. My dad always said depression comes from unresolved sin, and I know that depression can be caused by a chemical imbalance. My own personal belief is that depression can be caused by a smattering of both. If you are doing stupid things in your life that you know are wrong (leaving your wife and kids, not paying your taxes, trying to buy your way to happiness etc..)then yes, you probably would feel depressed. But I also believe that depression can be caused by chemical or hormonal imbalances.

The reason I want input is this-I think the majority of the people in his family suffer from depression. And since so many of them seem to I think it could be chemical. But his family members also seem to make the most horrendous life decisions, so I think it could also be behavioral. And of course, none of them take much responsiblity for their screwed up lives, everything that happens to them is everybody elses fault so pinpointing any actual would be daunting.

You might find that the poor decisions result from depression rather than vise versa. Also the reason he was away so long may have been due to the depression, it can be hard to cope with day to day life and a relationship added to this can just be to much.

Now let's get this clear - are you thinking that everyone who is depressed must have done something 'bad/sinful' in their lives to 'deserve' it? Because that is what the notion of 'unresolved sin' is all about. What bollocks.

Depression (clinical) is a result of a chemical imbalance which CAN be brought on by life events - trauma, death of loved ones etc etc and our inability to deal with (said) events.

It can also be brought on by past drug abuse - which affects the brain chemical balance or it can simply come on for no particular reason (this can be the hardest form to deal with as the patient has no clear idea of why and ends up blaming themselves for being 'weak'.

NO NO NO- My very conservative Dad feels depression comes from unresolved sin. It kind of makes me shudder to think about it. What I mean by mentioning that is sometimes behavior can lead to depression. At least it seems that way to me.

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